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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.10 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.10 and 115.55 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.10 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.10 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.10 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 60,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097.56/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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